Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
 
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Serves: 4 bowls
Ingredients
  • 1 leek, chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • ½ cooked chicken, taken off bone and in bite sized pieces
  • 5 cups chicken stock
  • ½ cup orzo
  • 1 preserved lemon rind, finely chopped
  • handful fresh dill, roghly chopped
Instructions
  1. In a large stock pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and add chopped leek and celery. Cook until soft but not browned, (~ 5 minutes), stirring often.
  2. Add the chicken stock (or water is an option) and bring to a boil.
  3. Add the orzo and preserved lemon, cook to al dente (~8 minutes)
  4. Take off the heat and add the chicken and dill.
Notes
It really is that easy! Serve this with a cheese platter or a salad and some crusty french bread. You won't want to stop at one bowl.
Recipe by Liz's Kitchen at https://www.lizbokisch.com/lemon-chicken-orzo-soup